A rare trace of amusement lingered within Song Liangxue's icy eyes as she stepped forward, her flowing blue robes swaying gently with each measured step.
She stopped at the edge of the northern dais before cupping her fists toward the countless distinguished guests gathered beneath the crystal dome.
"This junior, Song Liangxue, greets all the honored seniors."
Her voice was neither loud nor forceful, yet it reached every corner of the immense hall with perfect clarity.
"Like my husband, I have never been particularly fond of making speeches. Fortunately, he has already spoken well enough that there is little left for me to add." A faint smile appeared on her face. "If I simply repeated his words, this banquet would likely last until sunset."
Warm laughter spread through the hall, easing the formality of the occasion.
Song Liangxue allowed the sound to settle before her expression gradually returned to its usual composed calm.
"Even so, there are a few things I wish to say."
